Link to the first selection of outdoor activities
Everyone loves outdoor recreation. Fresh air, delicious food and fun entertainment will make a simple picnic a great time. If everything is clear with the first two points, then you will have to work hard with the third. How to choose and organize leisure time correctly in order to have fun and not get discouraged? This is what we will talk about now.
In order to properly organize your vacation and choose suitable entertainment, you need to decide how exactly you want to spend your time. There are many different variations of outdoor recreation.
The first option is the simplest - relaxation without entertainment. It is enough to organize a picnic and just enjoy the surrounding beauty and clean air. But only after all the goodies have been eaten and there is nothing to do - the vacation will quickly become dull and will not bring bright impressions. However, such a pastime cannot be ruled out - after all, everyone has different tastes and sometimes you just want to relax.
The second option is suitable for lovers of active recreation. It is enough to dilute your leisure time in nature with various sports games. You can play volleyball, football or badminton.
The third option is somewhat unusual, but very interesting. Various quests, paintball and airsoft will give you unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions.
The fourth option is the most popular and interesting. Diversify your leisure time with competitions. Absolutely everyone can take part. It is enough to prepare an exciting program.
It is the last option that we will talk about in more detail. Below are some interesting outdoor competitions for adults that will be a pleasant addition to your picnic.
Competition "Guess Who"
Perfect for a noisy and cheerful company. The competition goes like this. One of the guys needs to be blindfolded. Girls are hardly lined up. The guy must determine who is in front of him using any means available. Girls, in turn, are not allowed to say a word or do anything that could give them away.
All the guys are blindfolded in turn, and the girls are swapped. After all participants have voiced their answers, the number of points for each player is calculated and the winner is determined.
Then we do the opposite - we blindfold the girls.
Informal parties
By the end of the 1980s, informal movements began to emerge, for example, rockers, bikers, punks and so on. They had fun in their own way, but most often they prevented citizens from sleeping peacefully, as they allowed themselves to listen to music loudly, sing right under the windows of houses, and every now and then rode motorcycles.
The police often had to go out and pacify the informals, although this did not change anything. The very next day the same thing happened.
Competition "Beer Checkers"
To carry it out, you need to draw a kind of chessboard with chalk or paint on the asphalt or grass. In each cell you need to place a small glass of beer (for the more daring, you can put cans or bottles of beer). Of course, the packaging should be different.
The players take on a real game of checkers, where the checkers themselves are beer. And when one of the players hits the checker, he must drink its contents as a reward. You cannot refuse your prize - this is perceived as a personal insult.
Outdoor Photography Ideas
Summer is a wonderful time, and photos at such a time are always beautiful. But what if we diversified them a little? We offer several ideas on how to make photo cards special. Depending on your personal preferences and mood, choose from the suggested looks or get inspired to create your own.
Peasant young lady
Do you dream of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Slavic Rus'? An outdoor photo shoot in Russian folk dress is suitable for young girls. Take care of the props in advance - a jar of milk, a box for berries.
The poses can be completely different, depending on your imagination and mood: sitting on a tablecloth, standing with a jug in your hands, crouching, picking berries. Makeup is as natural as possible, and it is better to braid your hair in a beautiful braid.
In move
Do you need dynamic photos filled with life? Improvise, shoot brightly and cheerfully: walk in a field among the ears of corn, pick flowers in a meadow, tell fortunes on a daisy, catch butterflies with a net.
Take off your shoes and walk barefoot, holding your shoes in your hand. Be natural, allowing the photographer to capture the best shots. Don't look at the camera, enjoy the walk as if this is the main task.
Picnic
You will get beautiful and delicate shots if you do a picnic photo shoot. Girls can wear shorts, and the shots will be very natural: summer, fresh air, sun.
A comfortable outfit will allow you to take bright pictures in a sitting position: with your legs crossed or stretched out. The props will be enough chopped vegetables and fruits and a colorful blanket.
In the raindrops
Tired of sunny shots? Dilute them with filming in the raging elements. In the rainy season you can take incredibly beautiful pictures! During bad weather, nature looks capricious and majestic.
Of course, you can’t lie on the grass during a photo shoot in the rain, but you can lie on the asphalt, what do you think of this idea? Unusual, right? But it looks amazing!
Or use a bright umbrella if you don't want to get wet. And for more sensual and original photos, let the rain flow over your face and body.
Sunny bunnies
Is beautiful hair your pride? Catch the sun in them, and let the wind picturesquely tousle and fluff them up. Throw away embarrassment, lift your hair with your hands, dance, play with the strands.
With four-legged friends
A favorite pet will help you relax while playing and remain at ease. And a good mood is guaranteed, which means there will be shots with sincere smiles.
Think over a role for your little “family member”. Active games in the meadow and beach are suitable for photography with dogs; rabbits and cats prefer calm posing in the arms of their owner.
Bike ride
Use active recreation in a photo shoot in nature. You don’t have to take a fancy sports bike with you; an old, shabby two-wheeler will fit perfectly into a retro photo.
It’s easy for a girl in an airy summer dress or short playful shorts to ride along a country road among meadow grasses and flowers, or take various poses while standing and sitting near a vehicle.
DIY tent game
This game is perfect for playing somewhere in the forest. All those present must be divided into two teams and given the task of building a real hut. The time should not be stretched, but it is better to limit it to 20-30 minutes. The hut must have strong walls and a roof. A prerequisite is that all team members must fit into it. You can use any materials - sticks, leaves... The team whose hut will be more stable, stronger and can accommodate all participants will win.
“Pass the bag” relay race
Good old-fashioned relay races can also be a great way to have fun.
You need to prepare a small bag of peas or sand. At the venue, draw two parallel lines at a distance of 5-7 meters from each other. Or simply designate them conditionally, where two trees can become the starting point. Next, you need to divide everyone present into 2 teams. Players from both teams line up next to each other near one of the lines. The first participant is placed on his head. Players from both teams start at the same time. The participant must walk with this small bag on his head to the second line, sit down, turn around three times around his axis, return to the team and pass the bag to the next player. If the bag falls during the task, the player returns to the team and performs all the actions again. The team whose members complete the task first will win.
It is interesting to conduct a relay race when everyone present has had a little drink and it will be more difficult to complete the task.
Game "Bring it whole"
For this fun game, you need to divide everyone present into teams of 2 people. One of them will be a cook, and the other a courier. Roles can be assigned by drawing lots. The chef's task is simple. He needs to stand with a conventional frying pan (or a real one) and wait for the courier. But for a courier the task is more difficult. He is given a spoon and a raw egg. The task is to bring the egg, lying in a spoon, which is clamped in the teeth, intact to the cook. The distance between team members must be at least 5 meters. But the more, the better. The team whose courier brings the whole egg first will win.
General rules for posing
First, let's discuss general points that will help make outdoor shooting bright and beautiful. To get successful photos, listen to the following simple but effective tips:
- Don't forget about posture. The hunched figure has not yet graced a single photograph. Instead of slouching, straighten your shoulders, lift your chin, and slightly squeeze your shoulder blades together. Take an example from a cat's grace; for a more spectacular shot, bend at the waist, placing your body weight on one leg.
- Relax. The more you think about how you look and how you stand, the more tense and self-conscious you look. Enjoy the summer, take natural poses, and the photo shoot will go great.
- Watch your hands. Sometimes the awkward position of your hands and fingers can ruin a successful shot.
- Avoid symmetry. It gives the body position an unnatural appearance. Put one foot to the side and immediately see how the frame comes to life.
Game "Time to Jump"
This entertainment is analogous to jumping over a fire. But if jumping over fire is quite dangerous, then jumping over a “log” is very simple, and most importantly, safe for health. For the role of a log, you can choose a person who is fast asleep, who will definitely be found not far from strong drinks. Just remember that you definitely need to jump over the newly made “log” an even number of times, because otherwise it won’t grow J
The main thing in the game is to have time to capture each participant during the jump.
Adviсe
How to emphasize advantages and hide disadvantages:
- Turn sideways and slightly raise the shoulder that is farthest from the photographer. This way you can visually lengthen your neck.
- Straighten your shoulders, put your chin forward, this will make you look more advantageous.
- Watch out for the formation of a double chin, because it appears in everyone when they tilt their heads down.
- If you want to visually enlarge your eyes, the camera should be on top.
- To correct a small chin or triangular-shaped face, the camera should be at neck level and pictures should be taken from below.
- To appear longer-legged, stand on your tiptoes or place one foot on your toes.
- Do not point your toes and shoulders in one direction, this will visually add weight.
- Make sure there is no debris in the frame in advance. Objects of civilization can ruin the best photographs.
Raffle game “Let’s get into formation together”
Before the start, one leader is selected. Next, all players line up in one line with their backs to the leader. The presenter must walk along all the participants and pat each one on the back or shoulder with his palm. The number of times a person claps is the serial number of a person. After everyone has received their share of claps, the participants must line up in a row, following their serial number. At the same time, no one has the right to utter a word. The whole catch is that the presenter can give the same number of claps to some participants.
It looks very funny when all the participants, winking, stamping their feet and whistling, try to create a formation. So be sure to film it - it will be interesting for the players to watch themselves later.
Walking photos on the street with a support
Girls who stand with their hands in the back pockets of their shorts look daring. While doing this, lean on the tree trunk. Consider placing your hands in the side pockets of your clothing or lifting them up.
Sit down with your elbows on a tree or boulder, bend one leg at the knee, gracefully extend the foot of the other leg, look into the frame with a cheerful smile, or gaze mysteriously into the distance.
Game "Pass it to someone else"
You can play it during a meal, when guests are already starting to get a little bored. All participants sit in a circle. One of the players is given a button. He places it on his index finger. Next, he must pass it to the next player without touching this button with his hands - only from finger to finger. And so on in a circle. The participant who was unable to pass the button is eliminated. The game continues until one winner is determined.
At first glance, the game is simple, but in reality it is quite difficult to pass the button. Especially in a noisy, cheerful company that whistles and shouts trying to knock down the players and distract them.
Poses that are suitable for any summer photo shoot
Summer is the most fertile time of the year for bright outdoor photos. Use different locations, look for impressive backgrounds and experiment. In the meantime, check out the best options for photos.
For portrait shots
For a dramatic and mysterious shot, glance over your shoulder, away from the photographer. It will work out well if you sit with your back against a tree and your knees together.
Interesting portraits come out if you focus on a flower in the foreground taken in your hand, leaving the appearance blurred. Use your hands - the footage will come to life and become more natural. Touch your face and hair, watch the position of your fingers.
Lying on the lawn or beach
Photos lying in the green grass or warm sand? Great idea! Close your eyes dreamily, exposing your face to the sun. Look at the photographer and look into the distance. If you're lying on your back, arch your lower back slightly for a graceful shot, bend your knees, and be mindful of the position of your hands.
Posing lying on your stomach can also be fun. The girl can support her head with her hand and turn it to the side or place it on her palms. Look into the frame with a playful smile, and the beauty of nature will complement the photo.
Emphasize your slim figure
For those with a chiseled silhouette, the light of the setting sun will help them highlight their assets. There are many poses for this in nature: you can sit down and lean your hand on the ground or bend back, leaning back on your hand.
The legs can be bent at the knees, or you can leave one almost straight. For a standing photo, bend slightly at the waist and involuntarily raise your arms up.
Game "Who's missing?"
It is best to play when the company is large and people in it are unfamiliar. But even when everyone knows each other well, this will not make the game any less interesting. One of the participants is blindfolded. At this time, someone present is hiding. Next, the person who was blindfolded has their eyes untied. He must guess which of the participants is missing, and when he succeeds, he must also describe what he was wearing. You can make the task more difficult. While guessing the missing guest, everyone else should not stand still, but constantly move in order to distract the guessing player.
Discos
Dance floors are popular not only now, they were also in great demand during the Soviet era. Only the music and atmosphere at parties of that period were completely different than in modern clubs.
At first they danced to a live performance, then it was replaced by audio recordings. The DJ led the process. The equipment at that time was not particularly distinguished by high-quality sound, but this did not bother anyone; in fact, they did not know anything else. At discos they danced to domestic and Western original hits, and not, as now, to tracks in various club arrangements.
It is worth noting that discos were held under the control of vigilantes. If suddenly someone started a fight or allowed himself to get drunk to indecency, they were already right there.
Game "Unusual Figure"
This game is a variation of the well-known charades. One person is selected to be the judge. All those present are divided into teams of two. One of the team members must draw a figure on the back of another participant with his finger. You can make the figure simply imaginary, or you can glue a regular piece of paper on which to draw the figure with a pen, and then simply trace its contours with your finger on the player’s back. Reporting what is depicted is strictly prohibited. Next, the participant must dance, or simply step forward, to depict this figure. All other players must guess what was depicted on the participant’s back. The team whose figure is recognized by the majority of those present wins.
Game "Spin the Bottle"
You will need a regular bottle and several small sheets of paper. It is desirable that the number of leaves be slightly greater than the total number of all participants. Each player writes 1-2 tasks on a piece of paper, rolls it up and puts it in a bottle. Tasks should be interesting and funny. For example, climb a tree stump and depict an animal drawn in a picture or depict your friend who is present here drunk, etc. Next, spin the bottle and the one to whom it will point must take out one task and complete it.
See more cool tasks here.
Let's end this
We hope these tips will help you make your outdoor photography bright and unforgettable. Share ideas with friends on social networks and subscribe to updates so you don't miss a new article. By the way, you might be interested in learning about ideas for a family photo shoot, or a photo shoot at home?
Write in the comments which pose you liked best. Or you have more ideas of your own, please share! I wish you beautiful summer shots and just a good rest in nature! See you soon and new ideas!
Sincerely yours Ivan.
Game "Lucky"
Suitable for a company that loves strong drinks. The participant is blindfolded. Take three stacks or plastic cups. Vodka is poured into two of them, and ordinary water into the third. The player's task is to drink the contents of one glass and wash it down with another. It’s very funny to watch these, because not everyone is able to drink water with vodka.
If you don’t have enough time to prepare, but you want to entertain your friends and family with something more than just a competition or a game, a quest will be an excellent solution.
12 ready-made various tasks will help you spend an hour and a half with fun and excitement. See more details here.
| A universal quest for a summer house, a personal plot or in nature |
